Pachypodium lamerei Specimen 55 / 200

One of the most exciting specimens from our collection is the extra large Pachypodium lamerei. Its thick silver trunk, covered in masses of grey spines, has grown wide at the base with age allowing for long periods of drought. Bright green lanceolate leaves grow from the tips of the stems, arching over similarly to palm fronds, giving the plant its common name of Madagascar palm. Pale yellow blooms appear at the tips during the growing season.

In Summer water thoroughly only when 100% of the soil has dried out. A/W refrain from watering. Spring gradually increase watering - depending on temp and light exposure.

Full sun.

Use a cactus fertiliser 2-3 times a year.

Can remain the same pot for a number of years, repot when roots begin to protrude from the bottom of the nursery pot. Use a very well-draining cactus potting mix, with a minimum of 50% extra drainage medium (such as pumice, gravel or perlite).

55 / 220cm

Plant supplied in plastic nursery pot.